Integrated Development Environment

Integrated Development Environment

1. SOFTWARE tools providing programs needed to DEVELOP a PROGRAM

2. Developer Tools

   • Translator
     • CONVERTS HIGH level code to LOW level code
       • High level code
         • EASY for HUMANS. Similar to ENGLISH
           • e.g. PYTHON
       • Low level code
         • BASIC instructions designed for a COMPUTER
           • ASSEMBLY CODE
             • Uses MNEMONICS e.g. ADD, STA
           • MACHINE CODE
             • BINARY
       • Interpreter
         • Converts LINE by LINE EXCECUTING as it goes
           • EASIER to DEBUG
           • SLOW to CONVERT
       • Compiler
         • Converts in ONE go then EXECUTES
           • Converts FASTER
           • Cannot TEST INDIVIDUAL commands
     • LOW LEVEL ONLY! Assembler
       • Converts ASSEMBLY code to MACHINE code
   • Run time Environment
     • Allows you to TEST program
   • Source Code Editor
     • Aids WRITING/EDITING of code
       • E.g. Bracket Matching, syntax check, Auto-Complete
   • Error Diagnostics (Debugger)
     • HIGHLIGHTS ERRORS
   • Automation
     • TRACKS Variables